9 Best Internet Providers in Pumpkintown, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Pumpkintown, NC for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pumpkintown, NC?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Pumpkintown based on North Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Pumpkintown, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 55.83% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Pumpkintown, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Pumpkintown

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pumpkintown Internet Providers

Based on 265 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Pumpkintown residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 42.8% coverage in Pumpkintown.

At a national level, based on 4114 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pumpkintown?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by EarthLink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Pumpkintown

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	SkyFi	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pumpkintown

Based on data reported by Pumpkintown ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Pumpkintown. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with EarthLink. This indicates EarthLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pumpkintown?

North Carolina customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.11 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Pumpkintown customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Pumpkintown, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Pumpkintown

Pumpkintown Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Pumpkintown below, including the metrics used and how Pumpkintown compares to the rest of North Carolina and nation.

Pumpkintown ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Pumpkintown	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Pumpkintown that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	42.82%	72.63%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	847 Mbps	3,368 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Pumpkintown.	6.6	7.0	6.8

 

Pumpkintown Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Pumpkintown	North Carolina	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.9	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	16%	15%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	96%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	58%	89%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	46%	76%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	47%	77%	76%

Pumpkintown ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Pumpkintown is C+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Pumpkintown is high with a score of 27 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Pumpkintown have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Pumpkintown ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

58% of Pumpkintown households have an internet connection despite having 98.01% availability. 46% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 17% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 46% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 47% subscribe to it. A very low number of Pumpkintown residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Pumpkintown?

How Much Speed does a Pumpkintown Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Pumpkintown is 1.9, which is smaller than the North Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Pumpkintown's average household income is $41,457 which is much lower than the North Carolina average of $80,144 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Pumpkintown also has 26% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the North Carolina average of 16%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in North Carolina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Pumpkintown has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Pumpkintown households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Pumpkintown?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Pumpkintown is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, EarthLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Pumpkintown is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, US Cellular, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pumpkintown, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Pumpkintown compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Pumpkintown stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Pumpkintown's C+ ISP Report Card and 27 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.